Valve confirms that all Steam Machines use single-channel DDR5 memory Valve has launched its Steam Machine, and while it is an interesting piece of hardware, it is fated to have a much smaller impact than it should. The AI industry and rampant datacenter buildouts have driven up prices for many components, with DRAM and NAND […]

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SK Hynix to reportedly pivot planned HBM4 production to DDR5 as the company chases higher margins SK Hynix is one of the world’s largest memory producers, reportedly accounting for 40% of the HBM market. Secure in its position as the global HBM leader, SK Hynix has reportedly shifted some of its planned HBM4 manufacturing capacity […]

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AMD Software 26.6.2 is causing issues for Windows 10 users AMD has confirmed an issue that’s affecting Windows 10 users with a Radeon GPU and AMD Software 26.6.2. For some users, AMD Software is failing to launch on Windows 10 systems, with the software claiming that it is incompatible with the OS. For now, AMD […]

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ASUS drops its Radeon RX 9070 XT PRIME GPUs below AMD’s MSRP for Amazon Prime Day ASUS has started its Amazon Prime Day Sale, and it has some excellent deals on Radeon RX 9000-series graphics cards. The company has dropped its Radeon RX 9070 XT Prime graphics cards below AMD’s MSRP, something that we have […]

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Upgrade What Matters: Here’s the Best ASUS Prime Day Deals for PC Enthusiasts Prime Day has arrived, and that means there are a ton of deals and offers available on Amazon UK. Here, we are highlighting some of the best ASUS deals on the site. With many of their deals this year, ASUS want gamers […]

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AMD confirms FSR 4.1 release plans for RDNA 3 integrated graphics AMD has officially confirmed that FSR 4.1 support is coming to AMD’s RDNA 3 integrated graphics solutions (iGPUs). That means that AMD Ryzen CPUs with RDNA 3 graphics will support AMD’s FSR 4 upscaler. Jack Huynh, their SVP and GM for Computing and Graphics, […]

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The Steam Machine has launched – May it rest in peace When Valve unveiled its Steam Machine, I was excited. Valve was building a compact gaming PC that aimed to be compact, moderately powerful, and bring the Steam Deck’s excellent SteamOS gaming experience to desktop. Now that the Steam Machine has arrived, I’m disappointed, not […]

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AMD officially brings FSR 4 to its RDNA 3 desktop graphics cards AMD Software 26.6.2 has been released and adds support for FSR 4.1 upscaling on Radeon RX 7000 (RDNA 3) graphics cards. With this release, AMD promises higher levels of graphical fidelity and better game performance than community-made FSR 4 mods for RDNA 3. […]

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Valve leaks FSR 4.1.1 early, and gamers have already got it working on AMD RDNA 3 and 3.5 GPUs As we reported earlier today, Valve’s latest Proton Experimental release includes new FSR 4 DLLs. PC gamers on Reddit have now tested these DLL files, and have confirmed that they work on AMD RDNA 3 and RDNA 3.5 […]

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iiyama’s new G-Master GOB2701QSC-B1 Titan Falcon OLED monitor delivers 1440p at 280Hz with G-Sync support iiyama has officially launched its new G-Master GOB2701QSC-B1 Titan Falcon, a 27-inch “META 3.0” OLED monitor that boasts a 280Hz refresh rate and a 1440p resolution. This new screen uses a 4th-generation WOLED RGB Tandem OLED panel, boasting richer colours […]

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AMD confirms that TSME support is returning to Ryzen 9000 series CPUs in July AMD has been facing backlash for removing support for “Memory Guard” (Transparent Secure Memory Encryption/TSME) from recent BIOS updates for its Ryzen 9000 series CPUs. This issue was uncovered by Ben Kilpatrick, a Linux hobbyist who discovered that AMD had quietly […]

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Valve’s Proton Experimental compatibility layer now includes AMD FSR 4 DLLs – Is this for SteamOS FSR upgrades? Valve has officially added custom AMD FSR 4 DLLs to its Proton compatibility layer, paving the way towards FSR 4 support on Steam Machine. This means that Valve’s upcoming console-like gaming PC could feature a form of […]

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Major OEM allegedly leaks AMD’s RDNA 5 GPU launch plans A new report claims that AMD partners will begin receiving “first shipments” of desktop RDNA 5 GPUs in mid-2027, suggesting AMD will launch its next-generation GPUs next year. This backs up rumours from Computex 2026, where OEMs were expecting a mid-to-late launch for AMD’s next-generation […]

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“At Least 7GHz Boost” – Alleged AMD Insider claims huge speed bump for Zen 6 A reported AMD insider has claimed to have seen internal documents referencing 7GHz clock speed targets for Zen 6 Ryzen qualification samples. This implies that AMD plans to break both the 6GHz and 7GHz barriers with its next-generation Ryzen CPUs, […]

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New x86 ACE extensions are coming, aiming to boost CPU-based AI/ML performance The x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group, which was formed by AMD and Intel in 2024, has unveiled new AI Compute Extensions “ACE” for future x86 CPUs. This is a standardised set of instructions that aims to accelerate AI and ML workloads. Specifically, these features […]

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SteamOS is now ready for Valve’s Steam Machine launch With the stable release of SteamOS version 3.8.10, Valve has officially confirmed that it’s ready for the launch of Steam Machine. Valve’s Steam Machine is their new Linux-powered gaming PC that aims to deliver a AAA gaming experience without the hassle of Windows. The Steam Deck […]

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Valve’s Steam Controller reservations have been pushed back to 2027 for many buyers Valve has issued an update on its Steam Controller reservations, confirming that many will be fulfilled “in 2027”. Demand for Valve’s second-generation Steam Controller has exceeded the company’s expectations, and it cannot produce enough controllers to quickly meet demand. In their statement, […]

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Epic Games is planning to launch a storefront redesign and has promised a much faster launcher The Epic Games Store and launcher are undergoing a major transformation. Soon, the Epic Games Store will be getting a redesign, and a new version of the Epic Games launcher will be released. Next year, the Epic Games Store […]

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Gears of War E-Day highlights Unreal Engine 5’s latest tech at State of Unreal 2026 Gears of War: E-Day is shaping up to be one of Unreal Engine 5’s flagship game releases. At State of Unreal 2026, The Coalition showcased how Gears of War: E-Day runs at 60 FPS on Xbox Series X with Unreal […]

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Rockstar Games has unveiled GTA VI’s cover art and its pre-order date Rockstar Games has officially unveiled the box art of Grand Theft Auto VI, one of this year’s most highly anticipated games. Currently, the game is due to be released on November 19th on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5. Pre-orders for Grand Theft […]

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Trump confirms that Apple is working to design and build Apple Silicon on US soil US President Donald Trump has stated on Truth Social, his social media platform, that Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and build its chips in America. So far, neither company has confirmed the deal, though that hasn’t […]

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